India ODI captain Rohit Sharma will reportedly undergo fitness test at the BCCI’s Center of Excellence (formerly National Cricket Academy) in Bengaluru ahead of his competitive return. Rohit last played
a competitive match in the IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians while his last international match was the final of the Champions Trophy in March this year.
According to a report in The Times of India, Rohit will be at CoE for two-three days during which he will undergo a series of tests including the newly introduced Bronco Test to prove his fitness for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. During his stay, the veteran opener is also expected to take part in practice sessions to dust off the cobwebs having been out of action for nearly three months now.
“Yes, Rohit will be at the BCCI’s CoE from September 13 for fitness tests. He will be based here for two-three days and will also practice at the facility to fine-tune his preparations for the Australia white-ball tour in November,” TOI quoted a source as sayig.
“With the CoE also staging the Duleep Trophy final at its main ground (A) from September 11-15, Rohit will undergo fitness tests and train at a different ground at the same facility,” the source added.
Rohit To Play For India A?
Rohit, alongside Virat Kohli, could turn out for India A in a three-match one-day series against Australia A starting from September 30. All three matches will be played at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The contests could serve as preparations for the duo for the ODI series in Australia to be held from October 19.
The 38-year-old has been training in Mumbai with former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. Both Rohit and Kohli retired from Tests earlier this year and are now only available to play ODIs having quit T20Is last year.
